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Tweet n. 1. a. A bushy or climbing tropical American plant (Phaseolus vulgaris) in the pea family, widely cultivated for its narrow green edible pods. b. The immature green pod of this plant, eaten as a vegetable. Also called green bean, snap bean. 2. Slang A tall thin person. |
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